I use general model "25HE1" 1/4" snake cable, but I don't use it in a "machine" per se. I cut off like six or eight feet and just chuck it in my drill. I hold the drill in one hand and the end of the cable in my other hand to feed it in. Eight feet is more than enough for most lavs and tub drains to reach where they tie into the 3" or 4".I haven’t used one. I did buy the m12 drill snake and don’t have a very high opinion of it. I would definitely try the new fuel m18 though.
That is a machine good for only 1 1/2-2” lines. IMHO, 1/4” cable is only for tub drains or the very unusual 1 1/4 galvanized drain.
I would like to see your process! Everyone I ever taught I’d tell them “what works for me might not work for you.”I use general model "25HE1" 1/4" snake cable, but I don't use it in a "machine" per se. I cut off like six or eight feet and just chuck it in my drill. I hold the drill in one hand and the end of the cable in my other hand to feed it in. Eight feet is more than enough for most lavs and tub drains to reach where they tie into the 3" or 4".
I end up with extra plain cable that I will make into more small snakes with slightly different ends. I have a couple that just have stubs sticking off the end, it's good for really corroded galv. Usually opens a hole and then I can use a normal spring end style.
For kitchen sinks I like to cut the pipe in the basement so I can vac out the contents or take the stick outside and shake the grease out. If I can't manually clean the pipe I will use the mini-jetter from the trap. Usually I use the vacuum or blow bag before I run the mini-jetter just to get the bulk.
Lately I've also been using another option that I have yet to see any of you mention on here. I will make a thread in the business section.
I use general model "25HE1" 1/4" snake cable, but I don't use it in a "machine" per se. I cut off like six or eight feet and just chuck it in my drill. I hold the drill in one hand and the end of the cable in my other hand to feed it in. Eight feet is more than enough for most lavs and tub drains to reach where they tie into the 3" or 4".
It will probably kink up badly but hey, might as well try it though.Interesting, I have a cheap 15$ 1/4" snake in the truck I never used yet. Would it do the trick or should I get a General wire?
The short 1/4" is perfect for getting hair/soap balls from tubs and showers.I would like to see your process! Everyone I ever taught I’d tell them “what works for me might not work for you.”
I liked the Viking well enough. I’d take a Viking over a model 81 any day.Back in the day at Rotten Rooter there was a machine called a Viking that I liked at the time. A new owner bought the franchise and changed over to Spartan. Model 100 with 13/32" drum and a 1/2" drum . Model 81 with a 1/4" drop head cable. Kept a 15 to 20 foot piece of 1/4" cable that would be swapped out with the drop head cable. Those galvanized drains can be a pain . Earned my stripes with a loud 1065 . Can't hear anymore but I can tell what was happening by the sound of that machine. Quiet and has a brake now . No more drum turning going up stairs and staining carpets.